The Puppis constellation
Pup · Catalogue stars: 49
The constellation Puppis: 49 catalogue stars and 3 Messier objects. Brightest stars, visibility by latitude and the best month to observe.
Data
- IAU code
- Pup
- Catalogue stars
- 49
- Messier objects
- 3
- Brightest star
- Naos · 2.2ᵐ
Stars and objects of the constellation
Stars and objects of the constellation (HIP)
- HIP 35264 · 2.7ᵐ · K3Ib
- HIP 32768 · 2.9ᵐ · K0III...
- HIP 31685 · 3.2ᵐ · B8III SB
- HIP 36377 · 3.3ᵐ · K5III SB
- HIP 37819 · 3.6ᵐ · K4III
- HIP 38414 · 3.7ᵐ · G5III...
- HIP 37229 · 3.8ᵐ · B5IV
- HIP 37677 · 3.9ᵐ · A2Iab
- HIP 38164 · 4.1ᵐ · B0III
- HIP 38835 · 4.2ᵐ · F7/F8II
- HIP 38518 · 4.2ᵐ · B0.5Ib
- HIP 38070 · 4.4ᵐ · B1IV:nne
- HIP 39906 · 4.4ᵐ · B5V
- HIP 34922 · 4.4ᵐ · M5e
- HIP 40326 · 4.4ᵐ · K1II/III
- HIP 36795 · 4.4ᵐ · F6V
- HIP 40091 · 4.4ᵐ · K4III
- HIP 40706 · 4.4ᵐ · A4m...
- HIP 38957 · 4.5ᵐ · B1Vp + B2
- HIP 34834 · 4.5ᵐ · F0IV
Altitude above the horizon by latitude
| Latitude | Maximum altitude | Rise azimuth |
|---|---|---|
| +60° | never rises | — |
| +55° | 3° | 157° |
| +45° | 13° | 138° |
| +30° | 28° | 127° |
| 0° | 58° | 122° |
| −35° | 87° | 130° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 23:56 |
| February | 21:48 |
| March | 20:03 |
| April | 18:10 |
| May | 16:15 |
| June | 14:09 |
| July | 12:05 |
| August | 10:04 |
| September | 08:11 |
| October | 06:22 |
| November | 04:22 |
| December | 02:13 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.
Neighbouring constellations
In brief
Which is the brightest star in Puppis?
Naos — 2.2ᵐ.